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A Catholic not-for-profit hospital in Singapore expands its surgical and critical care capacity with the opening of a new day surgery centre and upgraded intensive care facilities.<\/p>\n
By LiCAS News<\/b><\/p>\n
Mount Alvernia Hospital inaugurated the new facilities at its Thomson Road campus in April, enhancing its ability to deliver same-day procedures and treat critically ill patients, according to a report by\u00a0Catholic News SG<\/a><\/i>, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Singapore.<\/p>\n The new day surgery center supports ophthalmology and other same-day procedures. It includes four operating theatres to be opened in phases based on patient demand, a five-bed recovery area, and a 16-bed day ward.\u00a0<\/p>\n The recovery area is located next to the operating theatres to minimize patient movement and allow closer post-operative monitoring.<\/p>\n The hospital\u2019s upgraded Intensive Care Unit and High Dependency Unit now form a 16-room critical care unit, doubling capacity from eight beds.\u00a0<\/p>\n The unit is designed for patients requiring close monitoring, including those with acute respiratory failure, multiple organ failure, severe neurological emergencies, and high-risk post-operative conditions.<\/p>\n It includes two negative-pressure isolation rooms for patients with airborne infectious diseases, designed to contain airflow and reduce transmission risks.\u00a0<\/p>\n Each room is equipped for bedside procedures, allowing treatment without transferring critically ill patients, while centralized systems enable real-time monitoring.<\/p>\n Founded in 1961 by the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood, Mount Alvernia Hospital is the only not-for-profit general acute tertiary care private hospital in Singapore, with 353 beds supported by hundreds of specialists and accredited doctors.<\/p>\n The hospital integrates clinical pastoral care into its services as part of its approach to holistic treatment for patients and families, regardless of background or belief.\u00a0<\/p>\n As a not-for-profit institution, it channels its surpluses into facility improvements, support for Assisi Hospice, and outreach programs for underserved communities.<\/p>\n The opening ceremony, which coincided with the hospital\u2019s 65th anniversary, was attended by Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, along with hospital officials and representatives of the founding congregation.<\/p>\n This article was originally published on https:\/\/www.licas.news\/<\/a>. All rights reserved. Unauthorized republication by third parties is not permitted.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n